as in recovering
to regain a former or normal state
once the cleanup from the hurricane is completed, business owners are hoping that tourism quickly bounces back
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Her Liberal Democratic Party is still recovering from corruption scandals, and her performance abroad could shape both her political future and her party’s recovery.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025 -
Winger Bertrand Traore did his fair share of defensive work, shutting down space in the right channel, and Trai Hume was industrious in pushing up to aid attacks and recovering to avoid being exploited on the counter.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Demi Lovato is coming back to Charlotte.—
Tamia Boyd,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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When you're done, remember to keep up with regular cleaning maintenance to prevent the smell from coming back.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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The data showed petroleum consumption hit record highs just before the COVID-19 pandemic, then dropped, and later appeared to begin rebounding.—
Sasha Hupka,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kuminga’s highlight reel Both Kerr and Kuminga have emphasized the fifth-year forward’s commitment to doing the little things, such as rebounding and hitting the open man.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
25 Oct. 2025
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DeMario Douglas ran one of the best routes of his young career on the 53-yard touchdown, selling an out-breaking route before snapping back toward an open middle.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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In fairness, Allen sold the call by snapping back his head in something of an NBA or international soccer flop.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Week 9 highlights include Clayton Valley Charter holding off Campolindo for a big league victory, Serra rallying to beat Archbishop Mitty, Live Oak outlasting Branham and San Jose rolling over Prospect.—
Darren Sabedra,
Mercury News,
26 Oct. 2025
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The stock has been one of the best performers in the S&P 500 this year, rallying more than 150%.—
Sean Conlon,John Melloy,Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Bouncing (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing%20%28back%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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